06 March 2011
BLOG 40: BIRDS, PUPS, AND A GOOD-LOOKING GATO
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Amazing! Another week of near-perfect weather on the Island…ho, hum…
Baby Eagle
As I’ve mentioned in the past, there is an active eagle’s nest at the Saint James Preserve, and it boasts two young ones. I’ve enjoyed watching them as they explore their territory and “learn the ropes” of being an eagle. Here is a shot of one of them—his brown and white chest reminds me of the mail of a knight—such a regal young fellow.
Mature Eagle
Another nest in our neighborhood has two babies as well. Here is one of the parents taking a break from the nest and checking me out as I take a few photos.
Gato Don
When we moved back to the States from Mexico a dozen years ago we brought three Mexican cats back with us. Don doesn’t see so well, and might be a tad addle-pated, but he is definitely now the head of the household (the Kids tiptoe around him). Here he is dominating our bed.
Feed Store Vet
Once a month on a Sunday the mobile vet clinic parks at the Pine Island Feed Store to take patients. Here is a Pup and his Dad on a rocking chair patiently waiting their turn.
Here is Jerry atop a stack of feedbags looking as though he owns the place, and another one with Jerry and Peaches kissing. (BTW, the Kids successfully received their booster shots.)
Jan’s Egret Table
I’m very happy to report that Jan’s painted table (picture in last week’s blog) that she donated to the Calusa Land Trust brought $700 at the Duck Race live auction! Those monies go to buying and preserving environmentally sensitive lands on Pine Island. Good job, Girlfriend!
Pups Across America
Here is a very unfeminine shot of Mitzy getting a bath and one of the Kids out in the early morning light.
Also, here is a shot of Blue, a half-Husky, half-Wolf pup who was rescued after Hurricane Katrina. He is lying in the street, basking in the sun outside the Fish House that his Dad runs.
Finally, here is a pic of Conner, the Golden Retriever. What an elegant lad don’t you think?
Come back next week for some more pics from OFF THE ISLAND.
Baby Eagle
As I’ve mentioned in the past, there is an active eagle’s nest at the Saint James Preserve, and it boasts two young ones. I’ve enjoyed watching them as they explore their territory and “learn the ropes” of being an eagle. Here is a shot of one of them—his brown and white chest reminds me of the mail of a knight—such a regal young fellow.
Mature Eagle
Another nest in our neighborhood has two babies as well. Here is one of the parents taking a break from the nest and checking me out as I take a few photos.
Gato Don
When we moved back to the States from Mexico a dozen years ago we brought three Mexican cats back with us. Don doesn’t see so well, and might be a tad addle-pated, but he is definitely now the head of the household (the Kids tiptoe around him). Here he is dominating our bed.
Feed Store Vet
Once a month on a Sunday the mobile vet clinic parks at the Pine Island Feed Store to take patients. Here is a Pup and his Dad on a rocking chair patiently waiting their turn.
Here is Jerry atop a stack of feedbags looking as though he owns the place, and another one with Jerry and Peaches kissing. (BTW, the Kids successfully received their booster shots.)
Jan’s Egret Table
I’m very happy to report that Jan’s painted table (picture in last week’s blog) that she donated to the Calusa Land Trust brought $700 at the Duck Race live auction! Those monies go to buying and preserving environmentally sensitive lands on Pine Island. Good job, Girlfriend!
Pups Across America
Here is a very unfeminine shot of Mitzy getting a bath and one of the Kids out in the early morning light.
Also, here is a shot of Blue, a half-Husky, half-Wolf pup who was rescued after Hurricane Katrina. He is lying in the street, basking in the sun outside the Fish House that his Dad runs.
Finally, here is a pic of Conner, the Golden Retriever. What an elegant lad don’t you think?
Come back next week for some more pics from OFF THE ISLAND.
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